Nietzsche contrasts two types of moral systems: the "master morality" and the "slave morality." Master morality values strength, power, and nobility, while slave morality values compassion, meekness, and humility. Nietzsche critiques the dominance of slave morality in contemporary society and argues for a reevaluation of values.
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These ideas challenge traditional notions of morality and encourage critical thinking about ethical systems. The phrase "beyond good and evil" was popularized by the philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, who argued that morality is not fixed and objective but rather a product of human interpretation and cultural conditioning.
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